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Front Loading Washer Not Spinning?

March 21, 2008

Front Loading WasherMy Frigidaire front loader washer is not spinning when full. It spins ok if only a small amount of clothes are in it. We just replaced the belt, but it didn't help the problem. Should I just buy a new one or is this fixable?

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Lori from Pleasanton, CA

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By jojo (Guest Post)
March 21, 20081 found this helpful
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We just had a similar problem with our front loader except ours stopped spinning altogether. We couldn't find anyone who wanted to look at it. My husband had already found the belt was not the problem. One repairman suggested he look at the brushes connected to the motor which turned out to be the problem. Apparently they have a little tail which stretches over time (normal wear and tear). Ours had fully stretched and were no longer making the connection required to spin the drum. My husband replaced the brushes and we're up and running (or should I say spinning!) again.

 
By Ted (Guest Post)
March 24, 20080 found this helpful
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The drum is spun by the belt and motor, with it spinning with a half load I would say that the belt you got was the wrong size (to big) or the spring loaded self adjusting tenisoner isn't working, motors for the most part either work or they don't but it would be worthwhile to spin it by hand and see if it's freely spining, if it isn't it needs to be replaced.

 
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May 27, 2019

I have a GE front load washer model WBVH5200J1WW. It is pumping but not spinning or turning. I have checked the belt and it is in good shape.

The door is locking as it should; it just won't add water or spin.

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October 14, 2018

My Affinity front load washer will not spin. You can't even turn it with your hand. It seems the drum is locked up and has very little movement.


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October 14, 20180 found this helpful

The drain pump motor may be broken.

 
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September 25, 2018

I have a Samsung wf330anw/xaa front loading washer, it will not spin properly. It will turn slowly like it's trying to balance the load one direction, then the other, but will never go into spin cycle.

It does make some loud noises and the rotor will spin then stutter. Eventually the rotor spins, but the tub does not. Any ideas? The door lock works (clicks locked, clicks unlocked).

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September 25, 20180 found this helpful

You may have a worn belt. That's what happened with one of my machines.

 
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August 19, 2017

My Defy front load washing machine won't spin. I don't know what happened and it's still new. Please help me fix this.


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August 19, 20170 found this helpful

Very likely your machine is throwing an error code. Have you checked your manual for troubleshooting instructions? If so & it is not something that you are able to correct on your own, then I'd suggest getting a repair tech out to look at it.

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If it's new than likely you are still under warranty.

 

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August 19, 20170 found this helpful

Check inside the machine and drum area. A lot of times something will get stuck in the drum area. Normally this can be socks or underwear. Check around and turn the drum. Make sure nothing is blocking the drum from turning. Also, watch the machine during the wash cycle. Front load machine turns during the washing cycle.

Check the error codes on the machine and open the back of your machine. Check to see if the belt has slipped off the pulley. If so adjust the belt on the machine and try again. If nothing else works you will need to call your service center for repair. If it is under 12 months old the service on the machine is free.

 

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August 20, 20170 found this helpful

It appears you are in South Africa.
The Defy front loading washing machines are good machines and if this is a fairly new machine you should call your service center and have them check your machine as a belt slipping or anything else should not be happening to this machine. If you are seeing an error code you can write it down so you can give this information to the service person when you make that call.

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Most likely, if you find your original paperwork you will find your machine has a service warranty of 3 years so if it is not that old then call your service center and do not mess with your machine.

 
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January 31, 2016

We have Frigidaire Gallery series stacked washer and dryer. The washer make a loud bang and is making a noise when spinning. Also the clothes are not spinning dry as they normally do. I think this could be a popped spring - however is this all it could be? Any help is appreciated as I usually repair our appliances.

Thank you.

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September 23, 20170 found this helpful

You could have a faulty lid switch, a broken belt or a problem with the motor.

 
November 22, 20170 found this helpful

Same with mine and it turned out to be spider arm

 
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April 19, 2015

I have a Frigidaire front loader and it will run water for a time and not long and won't spin. Then sometime after that it will shut off. What could it be?

By Crystal

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November 16, 20170 found this helpful

This could be a problem with your control panel and a belt in the washer. If the tub is filling with water and it reached the water level the indicator should trigger the circuit board to start the wash cycle.

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You could have a water sensor problem that isn't working to trigger the circuit board to go to the wash cycle.

 

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November 16, 20170 found this helpful

There could be a problem with the inlet valve or the sensor letting the machine know its full and to start washing.

 
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April 14, 2015

3 days ago my Maytag front loader washer stopped and threw a code. So I looked it up and it turned out the drain behind the front panel was clogged. I fixed it. Well now when the washer is done I go to put the clothes in the dryer and they are soaking wet. So I checked the drain again just to make sure and it's clear. The washer is not throwing a code. Any ideas on what the problem is or could be?

By Chad M.

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December 22, 2014

At first all it wouldn't do was fast spin, but it did everything else. Now it has stopped rotating altogether; what could the problem be?

By Sam

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December 26, 20140 found this helpful

You did not provide the washer brand, year model, etc., so difficult to help you. However, you can check the product booklet for possibilities, ask the store where purchased, and also check the manufacturer's website for help-customer service.

 
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December 13, 2014

It spins with nothing in it, but with clothes it barely spins. I changed the belt and the motor sounds like it's rattling.

By Elmer T.

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November 22, 20170 found this helpful

Spider arm is broken

 
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November 12, 2014

I have a Frigidaire front load washer and the drum and pulley won't spin. It feels like it's locked but when I apply a little pressure to spin the pulley it becomes unlocked and spins. When I start the washer it locks up again after a few minutes.

By Reggie M

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August 2, 2014

Why is my washer flashing 3E and not spinning? What can I do?

By htisi from Kamloops B.C. Canada

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